My local sprint store doesn't really care about that - I've had keyboards "repaired" there. They tear it open.

This refurb has tape over the screw holes just barely, it would be easy to get around it.

I only consider this option myself because I've had NINE completely replaced phones and 4-5 repairs... It hasn't even been a year yet. All just manufacturer defects, I'm EXTREMELY tired of having to deal with this piece of ****. Buying it was a huge mistake.